Bangui
Capital of Central African Republic
Bangui is the capital city of the Central African Republic. With a population of about 889,000 as of 2020, it serves as the administrative center of the country. Visitors to the city can see the Renaissance Palace and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame.
What to see
The city is home to the Renaissance Palace and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame.
When to go
The climate features distinct wet and dry seasons. December and January are the driest months, with minimal rainfall and high temperatures around 32 °C to 34 °C. Rainfall increases significantly starting in March and peaks from July through October, when the city experiences rain on roughly 25 to 28 days each month. During these wetter months, temperatures are slightly cooler, with daily highs around 29 °C.
Getting there
Bangui M'Poko International Airport is located 6 km from the city.
Top sights in Bangui
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is October, with about 192 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 25 | 91 | 114 | 135 | 141 | 185 | 187 | 189 | 192 | 73 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bangui (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.